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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 155.08 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 155.08 and 96.56 is: 143.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 155.08 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/155.08 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 155.08 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 14,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974.52/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.99

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